Handwara Minor Girl Released by Police

Jammmu and Kashmir

Srinagar, May 11: The illegal confinement of the Handwara minor girl and her family has been ended by the Police, JKCCS spokesperson said late this evening.

“This comes after a sustained campaign in which all legal remedies were used by the family,” the spokesperson said.

Yesterday, the High Court had sought the affidavit by the family to end the “protective custody”, which will be submitted by the lawyers tomorrow but the Police has ended the illegal detention even before the High Court has announced its decision”.

We thank each one of you who have supported the Handwara minor girl and her family.

Insha Allah we all will always struggle together for truth and justice,” the spokesperson said.